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Renee Good did not deserve to die

To the editor: A woman was killed. She was denied the chance to raise her children, denied the chance to grow old with her partner and share many wonderful memories. She was killed by an ICE agent who made the decision that ending her life was the right decision in that moment. If we all ...

The Breeze needs to do a better job of fact checking

To the editor: It seems like The Breeze publishes a letter by John Benedict nearly every week. Like many others, the letter writer rails against the “Socialistic Democrats” or the “socialistic agenda” of the news media. In contrast, the writer gushes over Trump, who “leads ...

Seven Islands plan raises questions, concerns

To the editor: Regarding Seven Islands and the plan at hand: What the builder is offering is nothing like the original plan. It is obvious the builder has major concerns about the profitability and success of the project. This should be a super major red flag to the city and ...

DUI: No Excuses

To the editor: I am writing this in no way to impart judgment on anyone… however I am concerned in the casual way DUI has been treated with our elected representatives. Take for example the mayor of Naples and now recently a Cape Coral Council member. There has been this lack of ...

Guest Commentary | Welcome 2026

As we begin a new year, I find myself reflecting on what our community has endured and what we have achieved together. The past year brought significant challenges for families across Southwest Florida. High food prices persisted, and when the federal government shut down and SNAP benefits ...

Guest Commentary | Stand in the gap: Keeping families

We are growing. Our economy is strong. Yet in the middle of all this progress, too many families are hanging on by a thread. A sudden job loss, a medical crisis, a child care barrier or a fight against addiction can quickly overwhelm a parent who has no support system. When families face ...